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3 All that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else, has that. Baltasar Gracian

4 KENYA D. R. CONGO TANZANIA ANGOLA ZAMBIA South Luangwa National Park MOZAMBIQUE Nosy Ankao Private Island Liuwa Plain National Park Lusaka Lower Zambezi National Park ZIMBABWE NAMIBIA BOTSWANA MADAGASCAR SOUTH AFRICA

5 01 CONTENTS ZAMBIA South Luangwa National Park NORMAN CARR SAFARIS 03 CHINZOMBO 05 LUWI 05 NSOLO 05 KAKULI 07 MCHENJA 07 KAPANI LODGE 07 Lower Zambezi National Park CHONGWE SAFARIS 09 CHONGWE CAMP 11 CHONGWE SUITES 11 CHONGWE RIVER HOUSE 11 KASAKA RIVER LODGE 13 TSIKA ISLAND 13 Liuwa Plain National Park LIUWA PLAIN 15 PRIVATE SAFARIS 17 KOKOMO 17 MADAGASCAR 19 MIAVANA ON NOSY ANKAO 21

9 ZAMBIA Luwi 8km Mchenja 14km SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK Nsolo 8km 12km Kakuli Chinzombo Kapani Mfuwe International Airport NORMAN CARR SAFARIS South Luangwa s Norman Carr Safaris is a pioneer in its field. This was evident from the beginning; at a time when safari was a track-and-hunt tradition, Norman Carr broke the mould and created conservation based tourism. CHINZOMBO Situated on a sweeping curve of the Luangwa River, surrounded by sixty acres of private land, this year round camp is a piece of wildlife heaven. The six guest villas, all with panoramic views across the river frontage, are statements in open-plan space and privacy, each with a large, partially covered wooden deck and private pool; their design is wheelchair-friendly. The onsite Ebony Spa offers guests a range of in-villa treatments and massages. 6 Villas (including a 2 bedroom Family Villa) Open all year 1 hour drive from Mfuwe Airport Ultimate in wild luxury LUWI BUSH CAMP The imprint of this seasonal, solar-powered camp is feather light. The artfully constructed wood, thatch and reed dwellings, re-constructed each season, are inter-woven around a grove of towering evergreen Mahogany trees. Each of the four guest chalets has an en suite, open-air bathroom, with a copious supply of hot water and a flushing toilet. The front walls of the suites open out to a private verandah and views across the floodplain. 4 Chalets Open 20 May 31 October 2.5 hour game drive from Mfuwe Airport Walking heaven NSOLO BUSH CAMP Innovative use of natural materials gives each of the four guest chalets its own character. These light and spacious units are all set on slightly raised wooden decks; each has an en suite open-air bathroom and private verandah overlooking the surrounding bush and riverbed. Armchair viewings are often riveting. The entire National Park is unfenced, so unexpected visitors may come calling in any camp. 4 Chalets Open 20 May 31 October 2.5 hour game drive from Mfuwe Airport Sleepout under the stars

11 ZAMBIA Luwi 8km Mchenja 14km SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK Nsolo 8km 12km Kakuli Chinzombo Kapani Mfuwe International Airport NORMAN CARR SAFARIS Life is like a spider s web. We are all spun into the same web, if you cut one strand, you just end up destroying yourself... life is precious Aubrey Njobvu, Senior Guide, Norman Carr Safaris KAKULI BUSH CAMP Positioned high above the rainy season flood lines, it is one of the very few bush camps open to guests over the January to early April Rivers & Rainbows period when access is by boat, and game viewing activities are either on the water or on foot. It is a time of winged wonder; over five hundred bird species have been recorded during this period, many in full breeding plumage. Game viewing May Oct is also exceptional. 4 Riverside Tents Open 20 Jan 4 April & 20 May 7 Nov 2 hour game drive from Mfuwe Airport Explore the Secret Season MCHENJA BUSH CAMP There is a seamless horizon of views stretching from the camp, across the Luangwa River and riverbed, to the bush surrounds of the opposite bank. All tents overlook this exceptional vista, their large canvas windows optimising the freeze-frame beauty. Interiors extend from the bedroom to a freestanding Victorian-style bath that shares in the river views. 5 Custom-made Tents Open 20 May 7 November 2.5 hour game drive from Mfuwe Airport Bush camp luxury KAPANI LODGE Open all year round, the Lodge is conveniently close to Mfuwe International Airport and the central area of the National Park, providing the perfect stop-over, introductory or transit point. This family-friendly environment offers the rare opportunity for shared wildlife adventures. Nine brick and thatch guest rooms are set amidst the Lodge s tree-shaded lawns. These tasteful, spacious suites include a range of comforts including a small lounge, mini-bar and en-suite bathroom with shower. 9 Chalets (including a large family suite) Open all year 45 minute drive from Mfuwe Airport Family friendly

15 ZAMBIA LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK Chongwe River House Kasaka River Lodge Chongwe River Camp Tsika Island CHONGWE SAFARIS It was born of a father and son camping trip in the Lower Zambezi. Their chosen dream spot was a protected area bordering the National Park, under a grove of Winter Thorn trees overlooking the Zambezi and Chongwe River confluence. This sanctuary, discovered by Chris Liebenberg and his father, is the home of Chongwe Safaris. CHONGWE CAMP Rich threads of beauty weave around this family-friendly lodge: the water of the Chongwe river runs along the length of the camp. The accommodation is made up of nine en suite safari tents set along the riverside. Chongwe Camp is known for the constant flow of elephant visitors through the camp, quietly feeding on seed pods and tree branches. 9 Classic en suite Tents Open April 15 November 15 minute drive from Royal Airstrip Elephant heaven CHONGWE SUITES Private and exclusive Cassia or Albida suites offer guests sublime service and accommodations, each with softly curved walls, outdoor baths, spacious octagonal tents, lounge, bar and private plunge pools. Dedicated butlers attend the suites. Cassia Suite (1 bedroom) & Albida Suite (2 Bedrooms) Open April 15 November 15 minute drive from Royal Airstrip Sublime luxury CHONGWE RIVER HOUSE The flow lines and curves of this two-storey house are contoured around a frame of wild wood. A fan of branches extends the lower roofline, tree trunks are worked into the walls and pebbles adorn the ceiling. This natural design extends to lounge furniture carved from a fallen tree, waterfall showers and an internal stream studded with river rocks. A private team of staff waits on your every need. 4 bedroom Private House Open April 15 November 15 minute drive from Royal Airstrip Exclusive home away from home Perfect for couples, friends & families travelling together

17 ZAMBIA LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK Chongwe River House Kasaka River Lodge Chongwe River Camp Tsika Island CHONGWE SAFARIS Chongwe Safaris and Norman Carr Safaris are far more than sister companies - they share a conservation and community ethos. This is not surprising, given that it was Norman Carr who inspired Chris Liebenberg, the founder of Chongwe Safaris. KASAKA RIVER LODGE Eight raised, walk-in canvas tents, with en suite bathrooms and private patio areas, are divided between the wild and tame sides of the camp. For those on the wild side, access to the main lodge is via wooden walkways above the game trails, while on the tame side, paths wind through tended lawns. The private Hippo Pod boasts exclusive guide and dining facilities and a private pool overlooking the Zambezi River. 8 Tents Private Hippo Pod (2 bedrooms) Open all year 10 minute drive from Royal Airstrip Family friendly TSIKA ISLAND Just a day s canoe safari from Chongwe River Camp, picturesque Tsika Island offers far more than a Zambezi water adventure. It is a bold statement in community partnership; the land remains the property of the local Chiawa community, while the exclusive lease agreement generates community development earnings of USD50 per guest, per night. The camp environs are a blend of Winter Thorn tree groves and reed-lined channels. There are no large predators on the island, however elephant, hippo and crocs can be spotted. All your needs are taken care of with a chef to prepare your meals and staff to supply wood for the fires and maintain the cleanliness and security of the camp. 3 Rustic Chalets Open all year 1.5 hour road / boat journey from Royal Airstrip Fabulous canoeing base

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21 ZAMBIA TIME TO JOURNEY LIUWA PLAIN NATIONAL PARK Kokomo at King s Pool Matamanene Camp (2015/16) KALABO LIUWA PLAIN NATIONAL PARK One of the earliest protected areas in Africa, Liuwa Plain was proclaimed a game reserve by the king in the early 1880 s; protected by the Lozi people. Here, on this broad grass canvas, that the annual floodwaters host a pageant of wild beauty that throbs to the beats of the royal drums. private SAFARIS Liuwa Plain is a true wilderness. Managed by African Parks Zambia since 2003 and homeland of the Lozi people, the traditional Monarch of the area is the Paramount Chief or King, called the Litunga, meaning 'keeper or guardian of the earth'. Norman Carr Safaris has the only permanent safari camp operating in this vast savannah where animal interactions are truly unique and exclusive. 4 Rustic tents using Matamanene Camp Open May-July & Oct-Dec 2015/16 Set departures of 4 & 5 nights 2 hour road / boat journey from Kalabo Airstrip With thousands of wildebeest, hundreds of species of rare birds, cheetah prowling the plains and hyena displaying apex predator behavior, this is a photographer s dream. KOKOMO Kokomo (wildebeest in Lozi) will be designed by the fabulous team of Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens part of our extended safari family. Scheduled to open late 2016/early 2017, Kokomo will enhance the horizon line vistas and offer a unique opportunity to experience safari in one of Africa s last untouched remote wilderness areas; an exclusive location and ideal place to escape from the rest of the world. 6 wildly luxurious Villas Extraordinary wildlife viewing Remote and untouched Open late 2016 / early 2017

25 TIME AND TIDE MADAGASCAR Miavana NOSY ANKAO MADAGASCAR LUXURY ESCAPES An aquamarine mosaic of islands and waterscapes extend beyond Madagascar s mainland. Shaped by the contours of the ocean floor and nurtured by its currents, the peak biodiversity of the Indian Ocean is found in the Northern waters. NOSY ANKAO ARCHIPELAGO Within these surrounds, just a helicopter flip away from Diego Suarez Airport (Antsiranana), lies the island of Nosy Ankao. It is the largest of five islands making up this reef-protected archipelago to the north east of the mainland. To the island s west, the hills and mountains of the mainland are profiled against the horizon, while in other areas, sky and clouds blend seamlessly with water expanses. The island and archipelago s treasure trove of bays, beaches, lagoons and channels provide a perfect platform for the Madagascan-inspired Blue Safaris : a wonderful mix of guided water activities, soon to carry our signature brand of excellence. International flight access from: Reunion Island (Mauritius) Mayotte JNB (via Antananarivo or Nosy Be) Rest of the world (via Antananarivo) MIAVANA PRIVATE ISLAND With Madagascar s history created from a rich tapestry of diverse human immigrants and unique and endemic animal and plant species, it s only fitting that we reflect this in the design of our island paradise. Raising the bar once again, architects Silvio Rech & Lesley Carstens (designers of award-winning Chinzombo) have created Miavana, meaning to reconcile, which blends barefoot beach luxury and historic European renaissance. Celebrating diversity, the natural elements of water, sand and air merge elegantly with luxurious interiors and textures unique to Madagascar. 14 Villas in total One, two and three bedroom Villas (from 450sqm) Blue safaris highest guiding standards Lemur trekking, scuba diving, fly fishing, whale / turtle watching, spa, kite-surfing

26 AWARDS 2015 Winner - Norman Carr Safaris, Best Safari Experience in Africa 2015 Winner - Norman Carr Safaris, Best Walking Safaris in Africa 2015 Winner Chinzombo, Best New Camp in Africa 2015 Runner Up - Chongwe House, Best Safari House in Africa 2015 Runner Up Chinzombo, Best Safari Cuisine in Africa 2014 Winner Norman Carr Safaris, Best Guiding Team in Africa 2014 Winner Norman Carr Safaris, Best Walking Safaris in Africa 2014 Winner Chinzombo, Best New Property in Africa 2014 Highly Commended Chongwe River House, Best Safari House in Africa 2014 Highly Commended Chongwe River Camp, Best Value Safari Camp in Africa Travel and Leisure 2014 It List - Norman Carr Safaris, Chinzombo Conde Nast Traveller 2014 Conde Nast Hot List - Norman Carr Safaris, Chinzombo Robb Report 2014 Top Norman Carr Safaris, Chinzombo 2014 Best of the Best - Norman Carr Safaris, Chinzombo Credits Heinrich van den Berg (Photography) Paul Godard (Photography) Lorenz Andreas Fischer (Photography) Peter Fernhead (Photography)

ZAMBIA HOME OF THE WALKING SAFARI A Walk On The Wild Side

ZAMBIA HOME OF THE WALKING SAFARI A Walk On The Wild Side Guided - 8 Days / 7 Nights or Two Rivers Adventure - 11 Days/10 Nights The South Luangwa National Park marks the end of the Great Rift Valley is